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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.82, 267.46 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.82, 267.46 and 120.26 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.82 : 267.46 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.82/267.46 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.82x = 267.46 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.82x = 32,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,164.74/193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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